How to Detect an MSN Virus
Viruses can infect any program on your computer. Even if you are protecting your computer using anti-virus software and a firewall, viruses may still potentially infect a program. If you have a copy of MSN Messenger installed on your computer and it is not behaving as it should, there is a possibility that a virus has infected the program. Usually, running an anti-virus scan is enough to rid your computer of threats. But in the case of MSN viruses, you may need to run a special tool designed to eliminate MSN viruses.
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Instructions
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MSN Virus Removal
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Run an anti-virus scan. To do this, you will need an anti-virus program installed on your computer. If you do not have an anti-virus program installed, you can download a copy of a program online. There are many options to choose from, both free and paid. Many paid anti-virus programs that are available online have a "trial" version, usually good for 30 free days of use. To scan for viruses, find the "Scan" button in your program's menu.
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Follow the directions your anti-virus program gives you after the scan has completed. If any viruses have been detected, the program will guide you through the process to remove them. Generally, these programs will remove infections automatically, although you may have to take action in some cases. When finished, exit out of your anti-virus program.
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Visit the "MSN Virus Removal" website. This website has two tools: MSN Virus Remover and MSN Virus Detector. To remove the MSN virus infecting your computer, download the "MSN Virus Remover" tool. To do this, visit the "Download" section on the "MSN Virus Removal" website. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Download MSN Virus Remover" link. Either save the program to a folder on your computer or run the program directly from the website.
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Scan your computer with the "MSN Virus Remover" tool. Click on the "Start" button to initiate the scan. The program will automatically clean infected files during the scan, so no further action will need to be taken. After the scan completes, your computer will automatically reboot.
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Visit the "MSN Virus Removal" website. Click on the "Download" tab.
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Look for the "MSN Virus Detector" tool on the download page. This tool will gather information about your MSN installation, including any existing or new threats to the program. The information gathered using this tool will help to improve the "MSN Virus Remover" program. To download this program, click on the "Download MSN Virus Info Gatherer" link. Either save the file to your computer or run it directly from the website.
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Click on the "Start" button. If you wish to receive updates for the "MSN Virus Remover" tool, based on the data you provide with the scan you run, enter your email address into the field provided. If you do not wish to receive updates, opt out. Once this step is complete, the tool will scan for new threats on your computer. Once it is finished, close the program, if it does not close automatically.
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Tips & Warnings
Before running either of the tools, be sure to save any open work or important data.
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